Firetape Ceramic
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A specialized glazing tape based on ceramic fibres, for glazing of non-insulating and insulating fire rated glass into internal timber and steel screens and doors with glass from major manufacturers.
Application
- For glazing of non-insulating and insulating glass into internal timber and steel screens and doors with glass from major manufacturers including: Pyrostop, Pyrobelite, Pyrocet, Contraflam etc.
- The performance of Firetape Ceramic is dependent on the use of suitable fire resistant glass and suitable frame design. Further information is available from Hodgson Sealants Technical Department.
Description
A specialized glazing tape based on ceramic fibres, which is supplied on single strand reels for use when glazing a wide variety of insulating and non-insulating fire resistant glass types into internal screens and doors manufactured from timber or steel. It has a pressure-sensitive contact adhesive which allows it to be repositioned before final fixing. It can also be capped with Silfix® U9 to prevent possible degradation of the tape by glass cleaning solutions.
Features and benefits:
- Can provide 30 minutes and in some cases 60 minute resistance to the passage of fire and smoke.
- Tested with non-insulating and insulating glass types from all major glass manufacturers.
- Non-toxic.
- Supplied on single strand reels with an 'easy-peel' backing paper.
- Quick, clean and easy to apply - eliminates the need for distance pieces.
- Prevents glass rattle.
- Firetape Ceramic conforms to the following standard: BS 476-20. Reference IFCI/295.
- No slump or staining.
- Very good tack.
General information
Color | White |
Material | Ceramic |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | P12/330 Flexible intumescent gap sealer |
Product range |
Specification data - Flexible intumescent gap seals
Size | 15 mm x 15 m.20 mm x 15 m.Manufacturer guidanceWidth x length. |
Fire performance | 30 minutes resistance to the passage of fire and smoke.60 minutes resistance to the passage of fire and smoke.Guidance for specification option: In certain cases, consult manufacturer for details. |
Colour | White. |
Thickness | 3 mm. Guidance for specification option: For both sizes. |
Adhesion | Excellent (to glass, primed or base stained wood, and steel). |
Compression component | Compression to seal: Positive compression; Force to compress by 20%: 1.1 kg/cm². |
Density | 0.13–0.1 9g/cm³. |
Movement | ±10% (accommodation). |
Shrinkage | <1%. |
UV resistance | Excellent. |
Application temperature range | +5 to +30°C. |
Service temperature range | -15 to +40°C. |
Literature
Firetape Ceramic